Ataur Rahman (actor) explained

Ataur Rahman
Native Name:আতাউর রহমান
Native Name Lang:bn
Birth Date:18 June 1941
Birth Place:Noakhali, Bengal Presidency, British India
Nationality:Bangladeshi
Education:M.Sc (Soil Science)
Alma Mater:University of Dhaka
Occupation:Actor, director, writer

Ataur Rahman (born 18 June 1941) is a Bangladeshi stage and television actor.[1] He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 2001 and Independence Award in 2021 by the government of Bangladesh for his contribution to drama.[2]

Background

Rahman earned his master's degree in science in 1964 from the University of Dhaka.

Career

Rahman served as the general secretary and later president of Bangladesh Centre of the International Theatre Institute (BCITI).[3] [4] He is the founder general secretary of the theater troupe Nagorik Natya Sampradaya.[5] He is a former chairman of Bangladesh Group Theatre Federation.[5] [6]

Rahman directed over 35 plays including "Roktokorobi", "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol", "Narigon", "Irsha", "Opekkhoman", and "Waiting for Godot".[5] [7]

In August 2019, Rahman was appointed as an Awami League Advisory Council member.[8]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. News: Stars share their views. January 16, 2015. April 11, 2016. The Daily Star.
  2. Web site: 2021-05-20. Gazi Mazharul Anwar and Ataur Rahman receive Swadhinata Padak 2021. 2021-05-21. The Daily Star. en.
  3. News: Thriving Theatre Fest. June 3, 2011. April 11, 2016. The Daily Star. Rifat Munim. April 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160421010511/http://archive.thedailystar.net/magazine/2011/06/01/theater.htm. dead.
  4. News: Bangladeshi theatre is well appreciated in international arena --Ataur Rahman. February 17, 2008 . April 11, 2016. The Daily Star.
  5. News: Theatre fest marking Ataur Rahman's birthday. June 18, 2014. April 11, 2016. The Daily Star. Saurav Dey.
  6. News: "Not enough works on psychological conflict during Liberation War" -- Ataur Rahman. April 4, 2013. April 11, 2016. The Daily Star.
  7. News: Paeans to Ataur Rahman. June 20, 2013. April 11, 2016. The Daily Star. Zahangir Alom.
  8. Web site: Actor Ataur Rahman made Awami League Advisory Council member . 2023-09-03 . daily sun . en.
  9. Web site: 10 named for Independence Award 2021. 2021-03-31. New Age. en.

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